Shelter Program Lead — Disaster Response (Venezuela)

Samaritan's Purse; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International health insurance

Paid family leave

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

On-site medical clinic

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Shelter Program Manager for its Transitional Shelter team in Venezuela. The role involves planning, directing, and overseeing the shelter program within budget and deadlines, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, disaster response experience, and international construction management experience is preferred. Travel and field supervision are expected as part of program implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent; two (2) or more years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with international construction management is preferred.
• Previous disaster response experience is required.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee the shelter program within budget and project deadlines; ensure program goals are met through planning, staffing, and implementation.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and appraise program staff; organize, direct, and manage their work.
• Ensure program activities comply with Samaritan's Purse policies, standards, and regulations.
• Manage budget within approved spending levels and ensure timely financial reports to management.
• Submit timely, accurate program reports meeting standards and requirements.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (government, humanitarian actors, communities, contractors) and internal leads for effective implementation.
• Make regular visits to project field sites and address challenges; explore future program possibilities.

Skills

Disaster response

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Shelter Program Manager for its Transitional Shelter team in Venezuela. The role involves planning, directing, and overseeing the shelter program within budget and deadlines, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, disaster response experience, and international construction management experience is preferred. Travel and field supervision are expected as part of program implementation.